Latest Bafta News
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NewsBafta moves to quell UK distributor unrest over new fee structure
Distributors expressed concern over the new £11,000 fee to enter a title in the best film category.
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News‘Out Of Darkness’ heads film nominees at 2024 Bafta Scotland Awards
Andrew Cumming’s film receives nominations in actor, actress and feature film.
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NewsUK selects ‘Santosh’ as international feature Oscar entry
The UK is the current award holder, with Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’.
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NewsBafta launches documentary programme for creatives from underrepresented groups
Asif Kapadia and Reggie Yates have both endorsed the programme.
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NewsBafta albert appoints former BBC exec Ralph Lee as chair
Lee was formely CEO of BBC Studio Productions.
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NewsIain Canning, Barnaby Thompson, Ray Panthaki join Bafta film committee
They have been elected by Bafta’s 12,000-strong membership from across the screen industries.
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NewsBafta introduces children’s and family film award for 2025, reduces jury interventions
Further changes include tightening up of the eligibility for outstanding British film and an overhaul of the opt-in chapters.
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NewsFestival pioneer Lynda Myles to receive Bafta Scotland award
Former Edinburgh director Myles was the world’s first female festival director.
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NewsMajor European film academies relaunch federation with Bafta in discussions to join
The Federation of Film Academies Europe (FACE) replaces the Film Academy Network Europe.
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NewsBafta launches Refugee Journalism grants, awards Prince William bursaries
The Refugee Journalism Project is awarding £30,000 to 11 individuals.
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NewsBafta reveals date for 2025 film awards ceremony
The ceremony will take place during the Berlinale in February.
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NewsNetflix’s ‘The Crown’ leads Bafta TV nominations
‘Black Mirror’, ‘Slow Horses’ and ‘Happy Valley’ also scored several nods.
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NewsBFI Flare, Bafta reveal 2024 talent development cohort
Six LGBTQIA+ filmmakers will be supported with their television or film debut.
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NewsBafta taking YouTuber stage invasion during ‘Oppenheimer’ win “very seriously”
The social media prankster is believed to have previously infiltrated other awards ceremonies.
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NewsBaftas 2024 speeches: UK film investment, ongoing conflicts and “Oppenhomies”
Bafta fellowship recipient Samantha Morton said the government is “foolish” to not invest more in UK film
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News‘Oppenheimer’ leads the winners at 2024 Bafta Film Awards
‘Poor Things’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ and ’The Holdovers’ also won major prizes.
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NewsBerlin-Bafta date clash causes headache
The Baftas takes place tonight (February 18) in London, while the Berlinale runs until February 25.
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NewsBafta appoints Courtney LaBarge Bell as executive director, North America
Courtney LaBarge takes over the role from Matthew Wiseman in March.
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NewsSamantha Morton to be awarded Bafta Fellowship
Morton will be presented the award at the 2024 Bafta Film Awards on February 18.
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NewsSophie Ellis-Bextor to perform ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ at Baftas following ‘Saltburn’ renaissance
The song has returned to the charts 22 years after its first release, with social media a major driving force in its return to popularity.